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Weaver ant

Weaver ant

Oecophylla smaragdina

A species of Weaver ants, Also known as Green tree ant, Asian weaver ant, Green weaver ant, Tailor ant, Kurukum

The weaver ant can be found in silk-woven nests in the foliage of Southeast Asia and Oceania. These ants have a painful bite and prey on other small insects. Larvae have many uses for local regions, including being a popular fishing bait and a good choice of bird food.

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Attributes of Weaver ant
Colors
Green
Orange
Habitat
Oecophylla smaragdina has a widespread distribution in tropical Asia and Australia, its range extending from India through Indonesia and the Philippines to Northern Territory and Queensland in Australia. It is an arboreal species, making its nests among the foliage of trees. Nests are constructed during the night, with major workers weaving towards the exterior and minor workers completing the interior structure. The ant colony may have several nests in one tree, or the nests may be spread over several adjacent trees; colonies can reach up to half a million individuals. In one instance, a colony occupied 151 nests distributed among twelve trees. Each colony has a single queen, in one of these nests, and her progeny are carried to other nests of the colony. The average life of a mature colony may be eight years.
Adult Food Sources
Nectar, honeydew from aphids and other hemipterans, plant exudates, small insects, fruit
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Weaver ant is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
The Weaver ant typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
Biting animal or pet
Yes
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Weaver ant
Widespread
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Distribution Area of Weaver ant
Tropical Asia, Australia
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Life Cycle of Weaver ant
Egg The egg stage marks the beginning of weaver ant's life cycle. These small, often oval-shaped eggs are laid in a secure location and incubate until the larvae emerge.
Larva In the larval stage, weaver ant appears worm-like without legs or eyes. Growth is significant during this phase, and it molts several times as it increases in size.
Pupal Transitioning into the pupal stage, weaver ant remains motionless within a cocoon. Here, weaver ant's body undergoes vast transformations, developing legs, eyes, antennae, and wings.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult weaver ant�s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Interesting Facts About Weaver ant
Weaver ant can build intricate nests by weaving leaves together using larval silk, showcasing an extraordinary example of insect architecture and cooperation.
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Scientific Classification of Weaver ant
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Bugs
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Order
Bees
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Family
Ants
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Youth Habitat of Weaver ant
Tropical Rainforests
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Adult Habitat of Weaver ant
Tropical Rainforests
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How Can You Attract Weaver ant
Weaver ant are omnivorous, so bait such as sweet substances or protein, like sugar water, honey, or small pieces of meat, can be used to attract them.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Weaver ant
Warm and dry conditions are ideal for finding weaver ant, as they are less active in cold and wet weather.
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How and Where Can You Find Weaver ant at Different Life Stages
Egg Weaver ant eggs are tiny and typically located within the nursery chambers deep inside the weaver ant nest. To find weaver ant eggs, observe the workers as they might transport eggs between chambers, especially when the nest is disturbed or during nest maintenance.
Larva Weaver ant larvae are larger than eggs and are tended to by the worker weaver ant inside the brood chambers of the nest. To find weaver ant larvae, follow worker trails to the nest and carefully observe the nest entrance for workers carrying larvae.
Pupal Weaver ant pupae may be within cocoons or naked, depending on the species, and are also kept in the brood chambers. To locate weaver ant pupae, look for the larger, immobile ant forms being cared for by workers inside the nest; sometimes pupae are visible when nests are open or during relocation of the nest.
Adult Adult weaver ant can be found foraging or tending to the colony. Look for weaver ant workers on trails leading away from the nest, particularly where there are sources of food or water. Weaver ant soldiers are often near the nest or patrolling the territory. Observing the movement of weaver ant workers can often lead back to the nest site, which may be located in trees, underground, or in other sheltered areas.
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Are Weaver ant harmful to humans?

Different kinds of ants cause different troubles to humans. To be sure, compared with other dangerous creatures, common ants are very harmful to humans, and most of them just gather in the courtyard or room to disturb human life.
But there are some dangerous groups. They have strong jaws and sting needles and can bite or sting when under stress. Usually, ants only cause physical damage and the pain caused by formic acid. These discomforts do not even need to be dealt with, and can be recovered quickly. But there are still very few ant stings that can cause allergies and even death. Other ants can pollute the environment, destroy buildings, affect harvests and even spread diseases.
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Weaver ant may bite humans when disturbed or in defense of their colony. Adult weaver ant use their mandibles to deliver a mild bite, typically without serious consequences. Such defensive biting is more common during human encounters with their nests.

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